SSEK Legal Consultants recently hosted a seminar on Indonesia's land and property sector. Denny Rahmansyah, a partner in SSEK's land and property practice, and Michael D. Twomey, the supervising foreign advisor for the practice, were the featured speakers.

Denny covered the legal framework for Indonesia's land and property sector, discussing land titles in Indonesia, foreign ownership of land, land acquisition, land-related taxes and recent developments in the sector.

Michael discussed various issues and concerns related to land due diligence.

Also speaking at the event was John Lauwrenz, a partner in Deloitte Tax Solutions, who gave a presentation on tax aspects of the Indonesian land and property sector.

The seminar, held at SSEK's office, drew almost 50 participants from 25 companies.

SSEK's award-winning real estate practice offers the full range of services for clients in the land and property sector. SSEK helps clients coordinate large real estate acquisitions for hotel developments, industrial use and infrastructure projects, negotiates and drafts commercial leases of all degrees of size and complexity, and advises developers, borrowers and lenders, as well as individuals, on all types of real estate transactions, including rendering assistance and advice on the acquisition, sale and relinquishment of land.

SSEK is recognized by leading independent legal directories including Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Asia Law & Practice as one of Indonesia's top real estate law firms.